Organic Beefsteak 'Pineapple' Tomato

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The ‘Ananas’ Beefsteak Tomato is a spectacular heirloom variety that transforms the vegetable garden into a true gourmet stage with its large, sun-like yellow fruits streaked with red. When sliced, its variegated flesh evokes the bright pulp of a tropical fruit, which gives it its name and makes it a favorite among passionate gardeners seeking exceptional tomatoes. On a vigorous, indeterminate plant, it later develops generous, flattened, fleshy, and juicy fruits, whose sweet flavor is enhanced by a hint of citrusy acidity. This complex taste makes it a particularly appreciated tomato in fresh salads, where its color and taste delight both the eyes and the palate. In the garden, it requires sun, rich and well-drained soil, as well as good staking to support its robust vines and heavy fruits. Its flowering also attracts pollinators, adding a discrete contribution to the vitality of the food garden to its ornamental value. A late-season variety, it rewards patience with memorable harvests of intense and refined flavor. Sumptuous, flavorful, and profoundly original, the ‘Ananas’ is a true gem for heirloom tomato enthusiasts.

Growing conditions

Watering
Regular
Exposure
Sun
Germination temperature
24 to 28 °C (75 to 82 °F)
Germination (days)
5 to 10 days

Growth & dimensions

Spread
20 to 28 in (50 to 70 cm)
Height
1.7 m (5.5 ft)
Sowing depth
6 mm (1/4 in)

Flowering & harvest

Flowering
June to August
Sowing period
March to April
Harvest
85 to 95 days after transplanting
Use
Salads, fresh harvest, cold dishes, sandwiches, gourmet vegetable patch
Companion plants
Basil, garlic, bell pepper, marigold
Incompatible plants
Fennel, potato